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Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
Do not delay but COME
The Meanest Man In Dakota.

The Meanest Man In Dakota.
It does not always pay to try and beat
the printer euHo his hard earned ducats;
and man not thousand miles from
Gary has found it out to his cost. He was
proving up OIL his claim, and the notice
was published in this paper. On the day
fo1 the hearing before the landoffice, in
stead of calling and getting our affidavit
of publication of his notice, he took a file
OF the six papers containing his notice
to the land Office to prove the publication.
When he presented his six copies Of The
Inter- State to the register, great large
democratic smile, that could have been
heard four blocks, illuminated the reg
ister's face, and he informed the appli-
catien that he must get an affidavit from
the printer, and pay hina, before he could
make his proof. A new notice will have
to be published, appointing another
hearing, both notices will have to be
paid for, a second trip to the land-office
by himself and witnesses, besides the de-
lay in his proof, all because he tried to
beat us out Of six dollars and fifty centsl
Gary Interstate.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
Badly Mixed.

The tug r. r. worford pulled out from its
moorings at about 4:1s o'clock yesterday evening
from the foot Of washington street containing
Mayor Roche and the following Alderman:
Hildreth, Mueller, Badenocl, Sheridan, Resch,
Horn. Deal. MacGregor Monear Webber, Wheeler,
Ernst, Clark. Fredermann, Whelan: City Clerk
Nickerson, "Uncle'' Phil Hoyne, John p. Barrett,
electrician Hugh declare again our detestation of
that system Of government under which such
crimes are made possible After denouncing the
Coercion act, the resolutions conclude with the
assurance Of moral. dnancil, and, II necessary
physical support to the Irish in 6 whatever
measures Of resistance they may see 1T to adopt to
save themselves from complete determination.
Speeches were made and parody on the jubilee
ode was red.-Chicago Tribune.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01

San exchange unlimbers in this style
for the fourth: Suddenly the hallow
calm is spluttered by ragged glesnles Of
1nharmonious sound hurled through
slace from the brazen throats of the
village band, and peace inspiring silenc
gets sudden move ou and hies herself
on swift and hreless wings, into the
arms, Of fathomless oblivion which
yawned to embrace her beanteous
FORM" A lucky thing for silence that 1t
got away .7'-Ex.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
Good TempIars.

The lodge attended en- masse at the Congrega-
tonal church last Saturday evening, ut the invita-.
ton Of the North Dakota Baptist Association to
listen to the discussion Of the temperance question
by Rev.J. H. Hartman, and others. The solos by
Mrs. Merry and Rev. Hartman. Of jamestown,
rendered during the intervals, were very ane.
The lodge ON Monday last took up the new
enactment in regard 70 the liquor question to bs
voted on next November and decided o push Tor
ward the petitions and secure the necessary sigma.
lures.
Prof. Hodge thoushtthe question should have
"squsrs deal" and give everybody vote on it,
merits.
AN. Adams smiled approval On these ssati-
ments and advocated Immediate sction.
sss
W.R. whiddsn yelled hear, hear, aud said
s.tsks It alsys and ws shall get there Eli at the
appointed time.
John Glass, Harry Pickett and Capt. Haskell
each expressed them selves IN favor Of putting the
question 70 the test.
Jimmy Walker. after being assured that red
lemonade was not included in the issue, remarked
"Let 'er 60 Gallashef.::
-
After warm discussion committee were %.
pointed and the petitions are now beng clrcu.
lated.
Ar. N. swenson, Of Dazey, favors US with his
subscription,
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
Willow.

Some of our people are cutting quite an amount
Of hay as an inducement for it to rain.
Jol Geddies goes to Grandin this week where ha
will run threshing machine during the season.
Mrs. Woodwork and Mrs. L. Reed depcrted
for Fort Dodge, Iowa. last Monday Mrs. Reed
has been an invalid for some months and retnrns
to her old home to recuperate.
How long since Nelson county was annexed to,
Willow! Most Of onr people haven't heard Of it.
Let us have peace. Cun1s
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
Pomona Valley Storm.

Areport was brought into LaMoure last Friday
noon that on the previous day acyclone had dam
aged the farm property of Sheriff G. w. Oakley
and seriously injured his aged father.
just as dinner was ready on Thursday a very
black and threatening cloud was seen to come off
OF the Coteaus at the southwest It travelled rapid
ly toward the northeast, assuming distinct fun
mel shape-to the eye about hundred feet across
at the top and narrowing to point ut the ground
The approach of the storm was watched by all
until Chris. Young's house, half mile away, was
seen to 60 to pieces, when the whole family. ex-
cept Mr., Oakleys father, took to the cellar, Mr..
Bert Wyman, who was present, also going below.
suddenly crash was heard and the houee was
seen TO move from Its foundation. Instantly the
Oakley family, but moment before covered with
q big honse, found themselves in the open air
subject to the rain which fell in sheets hut thank
ful that none Of the party had been injured. As
all had stood in the centre Of the cellar they es-
capped being struck by several large stones which
rolled In from their positions under the sills,
when the honse moved. The grandfather's
heard asking to be assisted into the cellar. He,
1t seems, did finally concluded to join the family,
and was in the act Of stepping down the stairway
when the sndden blast struck the house. He was
thrown under the honse and dragged short dis
tance when the structure lifted and passed over
him, leaving him with sufficient vitality to crawl
back to the cellar, and with help join the rest.
In few minutes the storm had gone and all came
to the surface of the ground to take in the stua-
ton, and II possible, enter their home. The
house, 26x30, two stories in front, was found to
have been carried hundred feet directly east,
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
Barnes County Conrt.

ok6G11OO SV4AAVy OV0EVe
In opening court Judge Francis in
timated his intention Of cleaning the
calendar, not by allowing technicalities
to prevent justice being done, but by
hard earnest work.
The school cases, similar to the Griggs
county cases would not be tried but
would be held until the decisions IN the
cases Of districts Nos. So and IS were
announced by the supreme court. The
cases were, he said, practically decided
but the formal announcement and pub
lication Of the opinion would be made
possibly not earlier than February 1883.
In the railroad tax cases Justice. not
prejudice should rule. The land tRrants
Yere good things and tho corporations
were entitled to the same fair dealing
expected BY persons. A half million Of
dollars had been demanded Of tho coun.
ties along tho line of tho n. r. b. b. ~
reimbursement for money paid ont for
worthless tax titles. The supreme
court he said had affirmed his decision
In the famous Jamestown action where
by $a8. 900 was sought to be recovered. !.
He bad granted Judgment for plaintl6
with 80 per cent. interest and tie su-
preme court had affirmed the decision.
He hoped Stutsman county would take
the case to the U. 8. supreme court,
which the Judge complimented highly
as the highest court and the most learn-
ed In the world not excepting any
English court.
He spoke pointedIy Of the usurious
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
T H ID C O U r IE R
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY EVENING
BY FRED.Ik. HI. ADAMS.

Now that prohibition is found to pro-
1,ibit the no lioense element has braced
mp, and it is extremely probable that
the county Will go against license this
fall by large majority.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
Sports.
BASE BALL.

Entrance fee 10 pr cent. If more than two
clubs enter, the games will not exceed five innings
Entries may be made with secretary until noon Of
July 4th. The clubs to play first to be decided on
grounds by committee.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01

&C. Ward says he is going to freeze up twenty.
Ave or thirty gallons Of cream-pure cream-on
the Fourth. and all patriotic citizens should MOI
miss the opportunity Of getting dish Of simon !.
pure ice-cream.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01

The Pavillonin in charge Of the Ladies', Aid 10.
ciety, will be desirable place for rest and Re.
freshments on the Fourth, near the grand stand {,
Ice cream, cake, coffee, sandwiches, pickles, lem
onade iced tea, and peanuts will be for sale.
Rocking chairs will be provided for the weary.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
TRAP sHooTING.

The trap shooting rules Of the Nationar Gn;,.
Aseociation viii govern the trap shooting contest,
except that only one trap will he used and Tin
birds in place Of clay pigeons. Order o, shoot;ny
nes' etc., Will be arranged for ut time Of shoot.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
Valley Farmers.

Bring in wagon load Of green bonghs branchesi
trees, etc., for the celebration. The committe
will thank you heartily for your kindness in help.
ing them to decorate the grounds.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
RACES.

!. Free for all running race, half mile and re-
peat. &
2 Three minute trot. Mile heats. 3.
g. Pony race, half mile and repeat
Judges selected on ground. Apply for entrance
at Hammer 4 Condy's stable.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
money loaning sharks, and hoped they
would compromise their tax money
cases at a less rate than 80 per cent.
Married.

Ruggles- -Brown-at the home of the bride,
Louis Ruggles and Miss Elizabeth Brown, on
Thursday at 2 p. M, by Rev. o. D. Pnrinton.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01

At the invitation Of Mrs. Frost, the Rsv. Mr..
Kleins, Of Bismarck, Baptist, occupied the pulpit
In The Congregational church on Sunday norui
ing last. Rev. A. N. Allyn, Of Tower City
preached In Ar. Purinton's stead, Sunday eyen-
ing.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
Sec Ford 3 Lukken,s new m.ch,n. al
Attorneys Bartlett, jacobson and Adam. b.r.
attended court at Valley City this week.

The ladies Of the Bapti,t denom,n.t,o, III, -,
ice-cresm, Lemonade, cake etc., on the Fourth II
their hall on Burrell avenue, where the hungry
and thirsty can be supplied with refreshments.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01
Black BilIy-Polled Angus.

Having inst purchased Ane full blooded
POlled Angus bull. Il can accommodate limited
number desiring the use Of the black rascal at So
r. G.. CooPEH.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01

Ihave the cheapest and best fire insrr-
ance ever written. Come and get some.
Only $500 per 500 for 5 solid years.
This covers losses against fire and light
ming at the small cost os 40 cents for q
whole year on 500.
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01

A new grand stand il being erected on the r,ce.
couEse under the direction Of J. n. McDermott.
Treasurer Ihompson says It b being built solid /.
from the ground up and will stand pretty GOOD /,
windstoem. - a ~
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01

Mr.. N. swenson, Of Dazey, favors Us with his
subscription
Griggs courier., 1887-07-01

/ will insure your property against
damage FROM cyclones, tornadoes or
Windstorms at the extremely low rate
of5Oc per hundred one year; $lOO for
three years; 81 80 for five years. Don't
overlook this but call and see me.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-06-02
rs colleges are the demand OF

ers'' colleges are the demand OF the
hour. =, ~ -,
The fight is>ggoing ahead all along
the line. The farmers Of Ohio are de-
handing that theft colleges be separate
from the State University at Column
bus, which has <smothered it for TWEEN
ty-fve years: They are ~agitating the .
same question in Rhode Island, Con-
nuec;ticut, South Carolina, Florida and
other States. The farmers Of Florida
are demanding al appropriation of
$25, 900 for their agricultural college
from their Legislature now in session.
They also demand that an experiment
station be established. II 10y
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-06-02

is moved before. 4 o'clock, (but let H.
mower heep on. until mighty. tbae
go with rake and pile wind rows De IL
well as [ can and round them m .s AZ
top them with hay-fork for the nis5 ~
Next day at 10 a. M, open shocks en5
haul them up in the evening. Rapo
up and shock what was moved tbo
evening before. Only NOV in ev sn7
ing SO that you need not rake it up
until next day. My clover and or p
chard grass are old enough now-Ido
not like for it to get too old.
The wheat is fine in this section Of
Rockingham. There will not be over
half a crop Of tobacco planted nor half
as much guano used.
With high regards, your friend,
I. B. LINDSAY.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-06-02
SUBSCRIBERS, READ THIS,

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lest and easiest method of informing our
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know "times are bard" on every
body, and especially is this true of
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cultural papers, But we must help
each other asbest we can. If, therefore,
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-06-02
[For THE PROGRESSIVE FApxrn
GYPSUM OR LAND-PLAsTER.

I have seen but little in your nano,
of the use and effects of ground evn.
sum or land-plaster. It is, in the o TSp
ion af this writer, one of the cheanest
fertilizers in use, though it may not eff.
feet all soils alike0 I would be Glad
to hear of it's results in different ser.
tons of North Carolina. It is extern.
siyely used in Virginia and Tennessee
Its application is felt directly but bv
one crop-clover-but its benefits are
almost as great upon the succeeding
wheat crop.
Let me give an instance occurring
under my own observation: Nv
neighbor, Mr.. S., rented to one of his
tenants, to be sowed in wheat, four
acres of land, from which the corn had
just been gathered, yield of wheat
crop eleven bushels. Mr.. S. the sue.
ceeding fall sowed the same ground
again in wheat, having prepared the
land well-yield of crop sixteen bush
els. Clover was sown in the spring
before the wheat was cut, and a fair
stand obtained. The second year after
the clover was started, Nh. S. gave it
a liberal dressing of plaster and reaped
an immense crop. When the second
crop of clover began it's growth, an.
other dressing of plaster was applied,
the crop turned under early in the fall,
and the ground seeded to wheat
yield Of crop, l25 bushels. The first
two wheat crops show the natural
sterility Of the land, the last, the effect
of the clover and plaster.
A "liberal' dressing of plaster is
200 pounds per acre. Costsfrom $3.50:
to $l.75. 1t should be fresh from the
mills. Is any method of fertilizing
cheaper or more profitable?
I have heard of instances where its
application was said to have little eff.
feet, but certainly in this Yadkin Val.
ley section, it's result is Ire
Y. V.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-06-02

the columns Of this paper-no action
was taken by the Convention o any
member of it, towarrants 1.-The intimas
ton that the friefds Of the Agricul-
tural College were prompted by feel
ings of hostility to the University, or
even Indifference to it's success, and
any such intimation is as uncalled for
as it is unjust:
The action of that Convention was
in every way highly honorable, and
it's bearing towards the University
was generous as we'll as just. 1t did
nothing; to be ashamed of, or to- regret.
It called the Agricultural College into
being, and therpeople Of the State
will stand loyalty by it. There should
be no conflict between the College and
the University, but there should be
the most. cordial good feeling and d
harmony between them, and we be-
lieve that the very best friends Of
these institutions are those who will
do most to foster and p~erpetuate that
good feeling and harmony, and to
cement them together in the great and
grand work of educating the young
men of the State. They have each its
peculiar sphere of labor in this great
field let each cultivate proper respect
for the dignity, rights and character
of the other, and all will be we'll.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-06-02
Eofs CForTAr -PRoenEssryr FARMER. !.
"A CHEERFUL LETTER FROM A
SUCCESSFUL FARMER. I
DEEP SPRINGS FARM,

8 .7-yaoe 80 g. May "a, 1887. |
: We had a beautiful rain last even
ing, and this morning, as I Sit by the
door and look out upon the broad
fields OF living green, first the lawn
and thensthe wheat, the rye, the grass
and clover with one piece half mown,
the shocks. of hay standing thick in
the field, the orchard and the dark,
green forest as a background, presents
a beautiful picture indeed.
[ will tell you how I make hay.
Start the mower as soon as the dew is
off, when it looks as if it will be fair
weather, NOW until the dinner bell
rings, feed and rest an hour and a half.
then start the mower again. At 4
o'clock [ start the rake, commencing
where the mower started In the morn.
ing. Rake up and wind row all that
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-06-02
OUR AGRICULTURAL AND ME-
Il CHANICAL COLLEGE.

The Agricultural and Mechanical
College, established by the last Legis7
lature, is in rather a bad way. The
trustees, it seems, Are not. agreed as to
whether they shafl attempt to build!
now or await for additional funds.
The friends Of the University are, i'm
the meantime, zealously on the out!
look, and between the factions it now
looks as though the Agricultural and
Mechanical College is to be sighted
ain the house of its friends Union
Republican.
Our worthy contemporary seems to-
have fallen into error in regard to. the
status Of this institution. Alta meet
ing of the board of trusteesjns April
last, at which were present fourteen
of its sixteen members it was decided,
if not unanimously, withcertainly not
more than n dissenting voice, that
the work Of establishing the4 college,
should be begun at once: 1aTherei is no
hesitation, no faltering,a no apathy on
the part Of the trustees, but they, de-
scided with singular eunanimity to pros
coed to the, work at once and appointed
an executive committee to carry, out
the wishes and views of the board, and
that committee has gone to work act
lively and vigorously and hopefully
True, Mr.. II. e. Fries, a member Of
the board, has expressed opposition to
beginning the work on the ground
that IN his Judgment, not a sufficient
amount of money is at present avail
able to justify it, but as we under
stand him he is not opposed to the en-
terprise. As to the attitude of "the:
friends of the University" towards
the College, to which our contempt
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list of names, involving not only much
work, but much loss of time, when time
is valuable.
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The following resolution was passed by
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January 26th, 1887:
Resolred, That THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER, pub
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UNIVERSITIES AND AGRICUL-
TURAL COLLEGES.

President Battle came forward in
two letters in the News and Observer
to show that the University's influence
p6as not been thrown against the Agri-
cultural College,NT T people will be
glad to hear i, not because they have
any fear for the College, but because
they think hat the influence of agreat
State University should be cast for
every Improvement in State education.
In this connection we note tie exam.
plesof President Robinson, of Brown
University, Rhode Island, which is a
purely literary institution like our
University and has enjoyed the in
comesfrom the land scrip fund. The
farmers are not numerous in Rhode
Island, and have little political inhu-
ence, but when they came forward the
other day and. asked to have a true
farmers college separate from the
State University, President Robin.
son at once declared that he would
help them get it. He announces him
self very friendly to the move in favor
Of a State Agricultural school and ex,
pertinent station, and at the next meet
ing of the trustees he proposes to
bring up the matter and have aeon
mittee appointed to cooperate with
the farmers committee appointed by
the>Legislature. DIR. Robinson says,
that while Brown, University has done
everything the law asked of it, and
could retain the agricultural college
funds if it thought best, he knows that
the money is not being used for the
purpose it was intended for, and favors
turning the whole income over to an
agricultural school, if one a be estab-
,lished in a proper manner.
g. We say, all honor to President Rob-
lnson ! He can see and do the just
thing evenswhen it is against his own
interests. = Doing cordially the fait
thing is all that vas expected of him
that. be should cry, ID I1aunphe I was
not expectedsl1s. C 81 Oh
! 1.-THE agricultural college: question
wilfbe one Of the main issues before
the: New Hampshire Legislature which
convenes June l, so far as the farmers
are concerned. Dartmouth college
wants to retain The agricultural col
>lege fund and the agricultural college
in connection with its institution at
Hanover and wants to combine with
the same the government experiment
station under the Hatch act. The
farmers of the State, however, SO far
as can be judged by an intelligent can
vass, favor establishing the college on
an independent basis, with the expert
ment station in co;nnection."-N b.
Homestead.
The question of the separation of
land scrip fund from the old-fashioned
literary colleges and universities is oc-
cupying the attention of the people
wherever the mistake was made. Sep
arate agricultural colleges, true farm
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-06-02

1t is said that agood cure for cramps
is to take a piece of u~nbleached cot1on
cloth that has never been wet, heat ~
well at the fire and wrap 1t cloS9
around the limb or part affected, anu ~
in a very short time the cramp WV
cease and will not return as long I"
the cloth remains.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-06-02

c W7We ask every Grange and Farm
ers' Club in the State to send us at once,
the number of members in the organiza-
ton, together with the nam and post
Office address of each officer.